Public Holidays in Lesotho
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Lesotho for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Wed, March 11 Wednesday |
Moshoeshoe Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Workers' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, May 14 Thursday |
Ascension Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, July 17 Friday |
King Letsie III's Birthday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, October 4 Sunday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day |
🌍 National |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, March 11 Thursday |
Moshoeshoe Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Workers' Day | 🌍 National | |
| Thu, May 6 Thursday |
Ascension Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Tue, May 25 Tuesday |
Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, July 17 Saturday |
King Letsie III's Birthday | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, October 4 Monday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, December 26 Sunday |
St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Lesotho is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: LS · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.